[IV:PC] Heli-Races/Battles

Spideymorph

I love flying the helicopters in gta4, preferably the Annihilator. But sadly I have never seen a Helicopter Race going on except when I open one myself. So if you like to race or battle with helis, just add me and we can invite each other to some matches

Spideymorph

Great! I really need practicing aim with the helicopter, it's very difficult. I use an xbox 360 gamepad, which is a lot better than the keyboard imho. I'm thinking if a Joystick would even be a lot better than the gamepad What camera do you use? For Races I use the close 3rd person cam, and for shooting I recently started using the 1st person camera.

Jordy.

Yes, 1st person is pretty much the best way to shoot with the Annihilator. You just gotta know where the middle of the screen is and have great control over the heli, and you'll be a pro in no time, shooting bullets from the sky onto puny little people

Hydro_PT

Since 2006 I've been a Flight Simulator X addicted player, and I have many hours flying. Of course in GTA IV the heli controls are way more simple and the helicopter is too easy to control hehe. But it's fun to fly with them nonetheless.

Spideymorph

Well then just add me, nick is Spideymorph of course I've already met an RL pilot ingame, at least I think he wasn't lying when he told me that he flies planes and is going to learn to fly a helicopter. Ingame I was better than him though

Spideymorph

Thanks for the info. I could imagine to arrange a small helicopter tournament some day. I just wish there were more interesting races where you need to fly under more bridges or other difficult obstacles ...I have googled for that a little but didn't find anything, do you know any new modded races for helis?

Spideymorph

Come on, don't be shy! You don't need to be good, just willing to join a heli-race I know that 95% of the gta race drivers is optimized for supercars, but there have to be more flying fans than that....

GTArv

Spideymorph, please be a bit patient. The events forum is quite new, it'll take a while for your events to get noticed.

You could always add more info in your first post - such as rules and timings, so that people will know what to expect. You could also add your event to the multiplayer calendar, on a tentative date. I'm not sure if many read the calendar, but its better than having to read through all the event topics in this forum.

Spideymorph

Did you move the thread to the events forum? Actually I just wanted to find some ppl that are interested in heli-flying first, then maybe someday make an event. Hmm, who of you would participate if we made a small heli-tournament this weekend? We could race 4 or 5 tracks and distribute points like that:

GTArv

Your event needn't be competitive; you can even organize meet-ups for just fooling around or trying out different gamemodes. Once again, I'd like to stress that there is no specific format to follow. Good luck, have fun.

Spideymorph

Nice, very skillful. How long did you practice for that?Until now I haven't bothered flying without a tail, but I'll give it a try. What's the quickest way to lose the tail?I have a xbox 360 gamepad which eases flying a little, but I don't think I'm a fast learner

Tonksi

Nice, very skillful. How long did you practice for that?Until now I haven't bothered flying without a tail, but I'll give it a try. What's the quickest way to lose the tail?I have a xbox 360 gamepad which eases flying a little, but I don't think I'm a fast learner

well easy ways...

get a partnersnap it off at its spawn then get in... (works most of the time if it has only just spawned)make the helicopter bleep from tail damage (by holding it near a wall) then tap it off something without brakin the rotar

Spideymorph

@TruXter, we can practice fighting in a gta race, this way you always respawn in an annihilator

I will try to add you if you're live nick is truxter too, otherwise just add me, same nick :>

edit: @ tonksi: Okay someone accidentally shot off my tail in free mode so I took the chance and practiced a little. I was actually able to gain speed and change direction, I will see if I can practice it to perhaps make your challenge someday